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The classical Chinese philosophy of Confucius is here reconsidered in light of the current challenge of sustaining loving relationships not only in words but in actions, and providing a life worth living for frail older adults. The Ox Mountain Parable of Meng Tzu (Mencius) is described and linked to the nursing home reform movement known as "The Eden Alternative." Implications for nursing are considered.
Baumann
Steven L
SL
City University of New York, Williston Park, New York, USA. sbaumann@hunter.cuny.edu
D000368:Aged; D032903:Confucianism / Q000523:psychology; D016330:Frail Elderly / Q000523:psychology*; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D018166:Health Care Reform / Q000458:organization & administration; D006272:Health Facility Environment / Q000458:organization & administration; D006694:Holistic Health; D006803:Human Development; D006808:Humanism; D006801:Humans; D008149:Love; D009735:Nursing Homes / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology*